Software Engineer, Observability

Summary

Join Vercel's Observability team as a Software Engineer and contribute to the development and maintenance of high-quality observability products. You will work with large-scale data, design visualization tools, integrate with frontend tools, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This remote role, based in Europe or the New York area, requires 5+ years of experience in relevant fields, proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript/Go, and a strong understanding of columnar databases. You will engage with the open-source community and contribute to continuous innovation. Vercel offers a competitive compensation package, including equity, inclusive healthcare, flexible time off, remote work options, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Have at least 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Possess strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript/Go and experience with modern frontend development tools
• Have a solid understanding of how to efficiently work with columnar databases
• Have previous experience in processing large quantities of data, using messaging systems or streaming services at scale
• Have experience contributing to or participating in open source projects
• Possess familiarity with frontend frameworks, performance profiling and optimization for web applications
• Have a proactive and self-driven approach to problem-solving, with a passion for pushing the boundaries of frontend tooling
• Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Responsibilities

• Handle large-scale data ingestion, storage, and processing from distributed systems
• Develop cutting-edge visualization tools to provide insights into application behavior and performance
• Integrate observability features with popular frontend tools, frameworks, and build systems to enhance developer experience
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, ensuring platform reliability through thorough testing
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and infrastructure teams to solve challenges and deliver top-tier solutions
• Engage with the open-source community by contributing to projects and participating in discussions, supporting Vercel’s developer-focused mission
• Collect feedback from developers and users to drive continuous innovation and improvement in the observability product area

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including equity
• Inclusive Healthcare Package
• Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills
• Flexible Time Off - Flexible vacation policy with a recommended 4-weeks per year, and paid holidays
• Remote Friendly - Work with teammates from different time zones across the globe
• We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed